The first legitimate national cryptocurrency will be launched, linked to a fiat currency from a G-20 nation. This digital asset will be in high demand for combining the benefits of a digital asset with the stability of a government-backed currency. Mark Zuckerberg’s 2018 New Year’s resolution to “study cryptocurrencies” will result in one being integrated into Facebook for payments.

**The only question is whether they will use an existing cryptocurrency or a new one created by Facebook.” - Mitch Liu, [Theta Labs]

As we approach 2019, find out what blockchain and crypto influencers like Tim Draper and Changpeng Zhao (CZ) are predicting for the industry over the next 12 months.

Facebook Inc. is working on making a cryptocurrency that will let users transfer money on its WhatsApp messaging app, focusing first on the remittances market in India, according to people familiar with the matter.